Wisteria sinensis: Chinese Wisteria Seeds

These Chinese Wisteria seeds grow a fast, climbing vine with blue-violet flowers in 12-inch hanging clusters. Each packet holds 15 hand-sorted seeds.

• Zones: 5 to 8
• Mature height: 30 feet
• Mature spread: 30 feet

What does Chinese Wisteria look like?

Chinese Wisteria is a climbing vine with blue-violet flowers in 12-inch pendulous clusters that bloom in mid-April. It differs from Japanese Wisteria by its larger flowers and shorter racemes. It is native to China.

Where should I plant it?

Plant it in full sun and moist, well-drained soil in zones 5 to 8. It has a fast growth rate and reaches up to 30 feet tall and 30 feet wide, so allow room. It is drought tolerant once established.

How do I start these seeds?

• Scarification: Soak in water and let stand in water for 24 hours.
• Stratification: None required.
• Germination: Sow seed 1/4 inch deep, tamp the soil and mulch the seed bed.

How many seeds are in a packet, and how long do they keep?

This packet contains 15 hand-sorted, high-quality seeds. If refrigerated on arrival, the seeds can be stored for up to a year before you sow them.

We stock Chinese Wisteria seeds at TreeHelp.